Social Media Manager

London, UK (Hybrid)

£34K/yr – £42K/yrMid LevelPermanent

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end social media program for international students, from strategy and content creation to community engagement and performance reporting across multiple platforms.

  • Lead cross‑channel content planning and publishing on RED, Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili, TikTok and WeChat Official Account.
  • Track engagement, growth and traffic, and translate insights into management-ready reports.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement social media strategies across Xiaohongshu (RED), Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili, TikTok and WeChat Official Account to increase brand awareness and audience engagement.
  • Plan, create and publish engaging content, including short-form videos, images, articles, promotional posts and student-focused information tailored to each platform.
  • Manage the company’s social media accounts, content calendars and publishing schedules while maintaining a consistent brand image and tone of voice.
  • Monitor comments, messages, audience engagement and platform trends, and identify opportunities to improve customer interaction and brand visibility.
  • Analyse campaign performance, follower growth, website traffic and customer engagement, and prepare regular performance reports for management.
  • Research international student trends, competitor activity and emerging social media formats to support marketing campaigns and customer acquisition

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Marketing, Media, Communications, Business or a related subject.
  • Good understanding of Chinese and international social media platforms, particularly Xiaohongshu (RED), Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili, TikTok and WeChat Official Account.
  • Strong content planning, copywriting and communication skills.
  • Experience in short-form video, social media content or digital marketing is preferred.
  • Good analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple channels and campaigns simultaneously.
  • Understanding of international student audiences in the UK would be an advantage.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary of £34,000–£42,000 per annum
  • 28 days’ paid annual leave including bank holidays
  • Workplace pension
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive and growing working environment

Salaries

Posted range

£34K/yr – £42K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Social Media Manager

London, UK · Hybrid